Approve state funds for streetcar plan

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An American-made prototype streetcar begins its' first trip on the rails in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The streetcar, manufactured by Oregon Iron Works, is the first streetcar made in the USA in 58 years.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

An American-made prototype streetcar begins its' first trip on the rails in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The streetcar, manufactured by Oregon Iron Works, is the first streetcar made in the USA in 58 years.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)